The Devine Quilters
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
May 2011 Newsletter
From the President:
Howdy to all Quilters,
Hope that everyone is doing well and enjoying this wonderful spring that we have been having. I love spring when everything starts to wake up from the long winter slumber and man, has everything been busy waking up this year. Seems as if that colder winter gave it all a boost.
I am looking forward to Easter this coming Sunday. We almost always go to the sunrise service. The flowers in the graveyard should be gorgeous. It will be a wonderful day!
Recently, as many of you know, circumstances prevented me from quilting. I have come to realize how much I rely on our craft as a vital outlet of energy, and how much it has become an extremely vital part of my day and me. I used to have parts of the process that I preferred over other parts. Today I am loving all aspects and am so looking forward to putting all of those fabulous ideas that have been swirling around in my head into fabric. It is slow going right now but the key word is going and I am confident that each day will be more filled with fun than the previous.
We are also busy here putting our garden in. Here is hoping that we all have a fabulous growing season with beautiful flowers, lots of huge juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, squashes, eggplant, peppers and other yummy veggies, with plenty of herbs for seasoning. I saw some of you at the flower festival last week so I know your thoughts must be similar.
I suppose the moral of the story is that fabric, flowers and food spell fun. I hope that everyone is busy quilting away and if any of you will be traveling over the spring break/ Easter holiday will do so safely.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone in May and catching up. Until then just keep on quilting.
Lynn Lucas
Bring to the May 2 meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Any charity quilts
Remember your Secret Sister
For Children’s Garden: jello, pudding, art supplies.
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Lynn Buske Leslie Mullins
957-7563 808-6120 422-0532
doozledo@windstream.net LBuske@aol.com notfromheresc@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor Secret Sister Coordinator
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr June McCaskill
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com jbugm55@aol.com
Membership Charity Programs Hospitality/Refreshments Immediate Past President
Margaret Caughman Mary Cross & Beth Karr Deborah Hotchkiss & Margaret Caughman
808-2388 . 799-0073 699-6577 808-2388
quiltedapron@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com & Jodi Spillane quiltedapron@aol.com
nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Programs
May 2nd Program - The Menopause quilts are here! Come be amazed at these funny art quilts which make us smile.
The notes from the April meeting on really useful non-quilting tools for quilting are at the end of the newsletter.
Program notes through the end of the year are also at the end of the newsletter.
Love Goddess’ Report on Love Quilt Programs
Received one finished quilt for Breast Cancer Center and two quilt tops for Epworth that need to be quilted. Are there any volunteers? I have backing and batting and someone else can do the binding. PLEASE let me know and I can get quilt top to you. mcross1915@aol.com
June is charity quilts workshop month so we will be making kits. At the May meeting we will be looking to sign up specific volunteers to bring:
2 ironing boards, irons and ext.cords
Sets of bed risers to raise the tables for cutting
Otherwise, the rest of you will be asked to bring in June:
Large cutting mat
Large rotary ruler (such as 24” x 6”)
Rotarty cutter with sharp blade
Any yardage that you would like to donate for backings
Mary and Beth will be bringing fabric, batting, yardage, bags, and directions.
The little folks at Childrens' Garden would love to have some Jello and/or pudding in the individual containers. Art supplies are also a good thing.
Minutes for the April 4, 2011 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Visitors were introduced.
Minutes from the March 7, 2011 meeting approved.
Libby Law, Treasurer, announced that the audit of the books had been completed.
No old business.
No new business.
Sandra Baker announced that there is a photo album in the back with pictures and a description of the classes available at QSC Fall Retreat. As of last Wednesday evening, over 190 people have registered. There are four classes that are filled. Sandra showed pictures of the scholarship quilt.
Mary Cross and Beth Karr, Love Goddesses, announced that details for the June meeting will be announced. June meeting is dedicated to making charity quilts.
Show and Tell.
A motion was made and approved that during our meetings the guild should allow the speaker to go first before Show and Tell. If necessary, the meeting part will be abbreviated to allow ample time for the speaker.
Geri Smith thanked everyone for the 24 star blocks for the Moda Just One Star/Quilts of Valor promotion.
Guild members presented items used for quilting or sewing who’s original purpose was not quilting or sewing. Many interesting ideas were exchanged.
Meeting adjourned.
Financial Report
April 15, 2011
Balance January 1, 2011 $ 4,101.18
Income to Date 287.00
Expenditure to Date 305.44
Net Income/Expense -18.44
Grand Total $ 4,082.74
Form 990-N was submitted to the IRS on April 11, 2011.
The annual application to the Secretary of State for exemption from registration has been filed.
---Libby
Membership
Roster updates
New: June Fish 249 Placid Valley Rd., Gaston, SC 29053 803-755-3176
junequilt24@yahoo.com
Renew: Amy Ramsay 312 S. Edisto Ave., Apt. C, Columbia, SC 29205 803-254-7108
Rest of Year Programs
June 6th - Will be a charity day, stay tuned for info about it from the Love Goddess and Beth.
July 11th - The ice cream social is always fun. I am looking for 2 people to do small demos during the social. Please email me if you are interested in doing a demo, or have something you would like to see demonstrated. (Lynn Buske)
August 8th - Will be the covered dish. More on that later.
September 10th - ATW art group from Mt. Pleasant will be doing a trunk show. They are a new group and their work is fascinating!
October 3rd - Silent auction time. Bring in things you want to donate, put a starting price on them and see what happens or make something and donate it. This will be a fun time, and a big boost to the guild. Items don't need to be quilt related.
November 7th - Challenge quilts are due. We will be hanging them up and voting on them.
December 5th - Christmas party! Food and making little stockings for the Pediatric ER. Beth will have details later in the year.
Things quilters have adapted to use in quilting (from the April 4 meeting)
Sandpaper to hold fabric when drawing lines on the back of fabrics.
Cricut cutter will cut letters and shapes to be used as templates,
Golf tee with magnet on the top, inserted in spool of thread, holds needle when hand sewing.
Orange peeler: slips under to straighten fabric when paper piecing, also use as pin basting tool.
Photographer’s squeeze air tool to clean out lint in machine.
Pencil case holds sewing things for a project.
Orange stick for nails used as a stiletto.
File folder label, attached to safety pin, to identify quilt when working on several charity projects.
Bulldog clips to hold down fabric on table for basting.
Peep hole to view quilt.
Daytimer/calendar used to note what has been done in a day in the studio.
Balance seat cushion forces sitting straight.
Muslin covered swimming floats used to roll up quilts for storage.
Basting gun to attach temporary labels, notes.
Hanging shoe holder holds binding, label and notes for a project.
Strong sales tags pinned to project to aid in identifying quilts.
Jar opener used to pull needle through fabric.
Old RX bottles hold dull needles.
Iris scissors used for unsewing seams.
Toilet brush will pick up threads out of carpet.
Canned food used to weigh down quilt on long arm.
Plastic lids used as templates.
Large label paper used for appliqué shapes, just print out design and cut apart, can be used over and over.
Dull sewing machine needles used to hang quilts on design wall.
Cookie cutters used as appliqué shapes.
Chopsticks used to hold thread.
Tall cookie cans to hold thread.
Folding magnetic bookmark to hold needles.
Binding minder: block of wood with ¼” hole partially drilled in center, 4” length of ¼” dowel inserted and empty spool added to act as a bearing.
2011 Guild Challenge
Subject – Children’s songs or rhymes.
Think ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ or ‘All Around the Mulberry Bush’. Any song sung for children, any rhyme used in a children’s book is OK.
Size – 45” x 60” or LESS.
Any technique, style or design is allowed.
A recognizable bit of the red polka dot fabric must be used.
Quilts will be shown and voted on at the November meeting.
I am hoping that some of the quilts would be given to the guild for donation to our charities.
Have fun! ---Lynn Buske
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month (second Monday for July and September 2011) at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Devine Quilters
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
March 2011 Newsletter
From the President:
Howdy to all! I am so excited the ground hog did not see his shadow! I know because I stood outside at sunrise at my house. No shadow, so early so spring here we come. It has been a busy time finishing up a few projects and true to form starting more. Are you a one project at a timer or do you have multiples going at once? I think the answer to that is as fun as the one about do you sew with your shoes on or off? My sewing machine pedal doesn’t know what a shoe is. Another good one-- do you cut everything out first or do you cut as you go. I’m a cut as you go girl. I tend to change my mind too much to cut all at once. Hope everyone is well! Keep on quilting and creating! Will see you soon!
----Lynn Lucas
Bring to the March 7th meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Any finished charity quilts
For Children’s Garden: antibacterial soap and wipes.
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Lynn Buske Leslie Mullins
957-7563 808-6120 422-0532
doozledo@windstream.net LBuske@aol.com notfromheresc@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor Secret Sister Coordinator
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr June McCaskill
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com jbugm55@aol.com
Membership Charity Programs Hospitality/Refreshments Immediate Past President
Margaret Caughman Mary Cross & Beth Karr Deborah Hotchkiss & Margaret Caughman
808-2388 . 799-0073 699-6577 808-2388
quiltedapron@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com & Jodi Spillane quiltedapron@aol.com
nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Programs
March Meeting - June Fish will be our guest speaker. Quilt Appraisals will be the topic, what to appraise, how to appraise, what appraisers look for, what info appraisers need. Come with questions and learn about an important topic in our quilting lives.
April Meeting - Bring in a tool you use in quilting that was not intended for quilters. Something you took from the garage that works, something from the kitchen, the bathroom, whatever you use that helps. We all know about freezer paper, shelf liner and toothpicks, but there are a lot of things out there we use and can share with each other.
May Meeting - The QSC Menopause Quilts are here! Come see them up close, marvel at the work and humor. ---Lynn Buske
Love Goddess’ Report on Love Quilt Programs
We received six quilts at the February meeting, of which 2 are for the Epworth high school girls.
Please remember to bring antibacterial soap and wipes for the Childrens' Garden this month.
If you need batting for charity quilts please email me at mcross1915@aol.com and let me know before the next meeting and I will cut enough for you and have it at the March meeting. --Mary
Minutes for the February 7, 2011 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Minutes from the December 6, 2010 meeting approved. The guild had no meeting in January, 2011 due to weather.
No old business.
Lynn Lucas made the following announcements:
Information regarding advertising in the newsletter will be published in the newsletter. The first month for advertisements will be April.
The July, 2011 guild meeting will be held on July 11th.
The September, 2011 guild meeting will be held on September, 12th.
The Lancaster shop hop will be February 19th from 9-4 at the USC, Lancaster Brady Arts building.
Visitors were introduced.
Sandra Baker (not present) requested that individuals make a 4”X 6” post card to the outgoing president of QSC.
Lynn Buske announced the guild challenge due in November. The fabric is red and white and the theme is children’s songs or rhymes. The size is 45” X 60” or less. More information is in the newsletter.
Next month, June Fish will present a program on appraising quilts.
April program will be the program that we did not have in January. Bring something you use for quilting that was originally not intended for quilting.
Sandra Baker (now present) announced that the Heart Quilts are at the Heart Hospital all of February.
Show and Tell.
Program presented by Jennifer Amor and Eileen Sullivan.
Meeting adjourned. ---Teresa
Membership/Hospitality/Secret Sister
We had four visitors in February: Marilyn Wise, Eve Carlin, Dorothy Franczek and Linda Bruce. We currently have 41 paid members. A friendly reminder will be sent to those who have not paid their 2011 dues. ---Margaret
Secret Sister info was e-mailed to participants mid-January. If you did not receive please contact me at jbugm55@aol.com and I'll get it to you. We have 7 participants this year and are looking forward to lots of fun and surprises! Thank you for your support and participation. ---June
Financial Report--February 15, 2011
Balance January 1, 2011 $4,101.18
(not yet audited*)
Income to date $136.00
Expenditure to date $98.10
Grand Total $4,139.08
*due to construction at my house the audit team has not yet met to review the financial records. The above figures are reconciled to the checking account. ---Libby
Board Meeting Minutes from February 7, 2011
Lynn Lucas called to order at 6:15pm. In attendance: Lynn Lucas, Lynn Buske, Libby Law, Mary Cross, Leslie Mullins, and Margaret Caughman.
Advertising info has been requested on several occasions. It was discussed and a vote was taken to approve at the following rates for newsletter advertising. Announcement to be made at meeting and rates to go in next edition of newsletter.
# of runs. Full page. Half page. Quarter page 1 month $ 25. $ 15. $10 6 months. $125. $ 75. $ 48
All advertising paid in advance. One additional month given free with signed contract of
six months.
The following dates are to be changed for meetings: July 4th to July 11, and Labor day to Sept 12. Depending on speaker in October, date may need to be changed or meeting added.
A draft of contract for speakers and teachers was reviewed. Changes will be made and presented at next board meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at approx 6:35pm. Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month (second Monday for July and September 2011) at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
March 2011 Newsletter
From the President:
Howdy to all! I am so excited the ground hog did not see his shadow! I know because I stood outside at sunrise at my house. No shadow, so early so spring here we come. It has been a busy time finishing up a few projects and true to form starting more. Are you a one project at a timer or do you have multiples going at once? I think the answer to that is as fun as the one about do you sew with your shoes on or off? My sewing machine pedal doesn’t know what a shoe is. Another good one-- do you cut everything out first or do you cut as you go. I’m a cut as you go girl. I tend to change my mind too much to cut all at once. Hope everyone is well! Keep on quilting and creating! Will see you soon!
----Lynn Lucas
Bring to the March 7th meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Any finished charity quilts
For Children’s Garden: antibacterial soap and wipes.
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Lynn Buske Leslie Mullins
957-7563 808-6120 422-0532
doozledo@windstream.net LBuske@aol.com notfromheresc@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor Secret Sister Coordinator
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr June McCaskill
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com jbugm55@aol.com
Membership Charity Programs Hospitality/Refreshments Immediate Past President
Margaret Caughman Mary Cross & Beth Karr Deborah Hotchkiss & Margaret Caughman
808-2388 . 799-0073 699-6577 808-2388
quiltedapron@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com & Jodi Spillane quiltedapron@aol.com
nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Programs
March Meeting - June Fish will be our guest speaker. Quilt Appraisals will be the topic, what to appraise, how to appraise, what appraisers look for, what info appraisers need. Come with questions and learn about an important topic in our quilting lives.
April Meeting - Bring in a tool you use in quilting that was not intended for quilters. Something you took from the garage that works, something from the kitchen, the bathroom, whatever you use that helps. We all know about freezer paper, shelf liner and toothpicks, but there are a lot of things out there we use and can share with each other.
May Meeting - The QSC Menopause Quilts are here! Come see them up close, marvel at the work and humor. ---Lynn Buske
Love Goddess’ Report on Love Quilt Programs
We received six quilts at the February meeting, of which 2 are for the Epworth high school girls.
Please remember to bring antibacterial soap and wipes for the Childrens' Garden this month.
If you need batting for charity quilts please email me at mcross1915@aol.com and let me know before the next meeting and I will cut enough for you and have it at the March meeting. --Mary
Minutes for the February 7, 2011 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Minutes from the December 6, 2010 meeting approved. The guild had no meeting in January, 2011 due to weather.
No old business.
Lynn Lucas made the following announcements:
Information regarding advertising in the newsletter will be published in the newsletter. The first month for advertisements will be April.
The July, 2011 guild meeting will be held on July 11th.
The September, 2011 guild meeting will be held on September, 12th.
The Lancaster shop hop will be February 19th from 9-4 at the USC, Lancaster Brady Arts building.
Visitors were introduced.
Sandra Baker (not present) requested that individuals make a 4”X 6” post card to the outgoing president of QSC.
Lynn Buske announced the guild challenge due in November. The fabric is red and white and the theme is children’s songs or rhymes. The size is 45” X 60” or less. More information is in the newsletter.
Next month, June Fish will present a program on appraising quilts.
April program will be the program that we did not have in January. Bring something you use for quilting that was originally not intended for quilting.
Sandra Baker (now present) announced that the Heart Quilts are at the Heart Hospital all of February.
Show and Tell.
Program presented by Jennifer Amor and Eileen Sullivan.
Meeting adjourned. ---Teresa
Membership/Hospitality/Secret Sister
We had four visitors in February: Marilyn Wise, Eve Carlin, Dorothy Franczek and Linda Bruce. We currently have 41 paid members. A friendly reminder will be sent to those who have not paid their 2011 dues. ---Margaret
Secret Sister info was e-mailed to participants mid-January. If you did not receive please contact me at jbugm55@aol.com and I'll get it to you. We have 7 participants this year and are looking forward to lots of fun and surprises! Thank you for your support and participation. ---June
Financial Report--February 15, 2011
Balance January 1, 2011 $4,101.18
(not yet audited*)
Income to date $136.00
Expenditure to date $98.10
Grand Total $4,139.08
*due to construction at my house the audit team has not yet met to review the financial records. The above figures are reconciled to the checking account. ---Libby
Board Meeting Minutes from February 7, 2011
Lynn Lucas called to order at 6:15pm. In attendance: Lynn Lucas, Lynn Buske, Libby Law, Mary Cross, Leslie Mullins, and Margaret Caughman.
Advertising info has been requested on several occasions. It was discussed and a vote was taken to approve at the following rates for newsletter advertising. Announcement to be made at meeting and rates to go in next edition of newsletter.
# of runs. Full page. Half page. Quarter page 1 month $ 25. $ 15. $10 6 months. $125. $ 75. $ 48
All advertising paid in advance. One additional month given free with signed contract of
six months.
The following dates are to be changed for meetings: July 4th to July 11, and Labor day to Sept 12. Depending on speaker in October, date may need to be changed or meeting added.
A draft of contract for speakers and teachers was reviewed. Changes will be made and presented at next board meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at approx 6:35pm. Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month (second Monday for July and September 2011) at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
The Devine Quilters
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
February 2011 Newsletter
From the President:
Howdy to all! What an interesting month this has been! The snow has kept everyone entertained for certain. I still have a trace of it on my deck. Hope springs eternal as I saw my first robin a couple of days ago and then just this afternoon a whole flock of brewers blackbirds with robins mixed in. Now if that wonderful rodent of a groundhog will just not see his shadow we will be set for spring! The annual spring plant show at the farmers market is around April 14. Until then I will keep busy finishing up a couple of quilts that I have started. Hopefully I will have them to show you in February. In the meantime keep on quilting!
Bring to the February 7 meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24
For Children’s Garden: tissues, antibacterial wipes.
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Lynn Buske Leslie Mullins
957-7563 808-6120 422-0532
doozledo@windstream.net LBuske@aol.com notfromheresc@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor Secret Sister Coordinator
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr June McCaskill
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com jbugm55@aol.com
Membership Charity Programs Hospitality/Refreshments Immediate Past President
Margaret Caughman Mary Cross & Beth Karr Deborah Hotchkiss & Margaret Caughman
808-2388 . 799-0073 699-6577 808-2388
quiltedapron@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com & Jodi Spillane quiltedapron@aol.com
nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Programs
February's meeting will have Jennifer Amor and Eileen Sullivan doing a trunk show of their quilts and wearables. This is a chance to see their work up close and to purchase their patterns.
Since the weather kept us from having our first meeting of 2011, January's program will be rescheduled for later this year.
The 2011 Challenge will be unveiled in February. Packets will be for sale for $2.00 at the meeting. --Lynn B.
Membership
If you haven’t renewed your 2011 membership, please do so by the February meeting. I would like to print the 20011 roster later in February. If you need a copy of the renewal form, contact me at nebulosa@sc.rr.com or 699-6577. --Beth
Love Goddess’ Report on Love Quilt Programs
Please bring any quilts for Children's Garden or the Breast Cancer Center to February meeting. Sorry we weren't able to collect them in January. We will continue with kleenex tissues and antibacterial wipes as the needed supplies for Children's Garden for February.
Financial Report
2011 Budget 2010 Expended*
Charity 200.00 0.00
Meeting Room 480.00 400.00
Membership/Hospitality 100.00 0.00
Misc. Supplies 75.00 5.00
Newsletter 100.00 26.40
Postmaster (PO Box) 45.00 44.00
Speaker/Programs 1,200.00 929.52
Total $2,200.00 $1,404.92
*Operating expenditures only, excludes Workshops and special activities.
--Libby
Upcoming Events
Myrtle Beach Quilt Party is having a separate vendor’s section at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Admission fee ($2 off coupon at website: www.mbqp.net.) Hours and vendors on website. Convention Ctr. Charges $3 parking.
Thurs-Sat., Jan 19-21.
The Quilt and Needle Art Extravaganza
Friday, January 28, 2011 and Saturday, January 29, 2011, 9am - 5pm
Statesville Civic Center, 300 South Center St., Statesville, NC 28677
Admission $5.00
A complete list of vendors and inforamtion on special hotel rates is available at: www.quiltersgallery.net
Contact Cindy Page (704-376-2531) or Patti Cline (704-864-4894) The Quilter's Gallery, 2913 Old Stage Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052 for more information.
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Editor’s filler note: the 5 month old Maine Coon kittens, about 6 lbs each already, were found on top of my bookcases behind my 3 portable flannel walls, messing with the “safe” art pottery. Second time around, intercepted 2nd kitten following the first, rock climbing 5 feet up the flannel and going over the top. This does not bode well on sooo many levels…. --Beth
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
February 2011 Newsletter
From the President:
Howdy to all! What an interesting month this has been! The snow has kept everyone entertained for certain. I still have a trace of it on my deck. Hope springs eternal as I saw my first robin a couple of days ago and then just this afternoon a whole flock of brewers blackbirds with robins mixed in. Now if that wonderful rodent of a groundhog will just not see his shadow we will be set for spring! The annual spring plant show at the farmers market is around April 14. Until then I will keep busy finishing up a couple of quilts that I have started. Hopefully I will have them to show you in February. In the meantime keep on quilting!
Bring to the February 7 meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24
For Children’s Garden: tissues, antibacterial wipes.
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Lynn Buske Leslie Mullins
957-7563 808-6120 422-0532
doozledo@windstream.net LBuske@aol.com notfromheresc@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor Secret Sister Coordinator
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr June McCaskill
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com jbugm55@aol.com
Membership Charity Programs Hospitality/Refreshments Immediate Past President
Margaret Caughman Mary Cross & Beth Karr Deborah Hotchkiss & Margaret Caughman
808-2388 . 799-0073 699-6577 808-2388
quiltedapron@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com & Jodi Spillane quiltedapron@aol.com
nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Programs
February's meeting will have Jennifer Amor and Eileen Sullivan doing a trunk show of their quilts and wearables. This is a chance to see their work up close and to purchase their patterns.
Since the weather kept us from having our first meeting of 2011, January's program will be rescheduled for later this year.
The 2011 Challenge will be unveiled in February. Packets will be for sale for $2.00 at the meeting. --Lynn B.
Membership
If you haven’t renewed your 2011 membership, please do so by the February meeting. I would like to print the 20011 roster later in February. If you need a copy of the renewal form, contact me at nebulosa@sc.rr.com or 699-6577. --Beth
Love Goddess’ Report on Love Quilt Programs
Please bring any quilts for Children's Garden or the Breast Cancer Center to February meeting. Sorry we weren't able to collect them in January. We will continue with kleenex tissues and antibacterial wipes as the needed supplies for Children's Garden for February.
Financial Report
2011 Budget 2010 Expended*
Charity 200.00 0.00
Meeting Room 480.00 400.00
Membership/Hospitality 100.00 0.00
Misc. Supplies 75.00 5.00
Newsletter 100.00 26.40
Postmaster (PO Box) 45.00 44.00
Speaker/Programs 1,200.00 929.52
Total $2,200.00 $1,404.92
*Operating expenditures only, excludes Workshops and special activities.
--Libby
Upcoming Events
Myrtle Beach Quilt Party is having a separate vendor’s section at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Admission fee ($2 off coupon at website: www.mbqp.net.) Hours and vendors on website. Convention Ctr. Charges $3 parking.
Thurs-Sat., Jan 19-21.
The Quilt and Needle Art Extravaganza
Friday, January 28, 2011 and Saturday, January 29, 2011, 9am - 5pm
Statesville Civic Center, 300 South Center St., Statesville, NC 28677
Admission $5.00
A complete list of vendors and inforamtion on special hotel rates is available at: www.quiltersgallery.net
Contact Cindy Page (704-376-2531) or Patti Cline (704-864-4894) The Quilter's Gallery, 2913 Old Stage Rd., Gastonia, NC 28052 for more information.
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Editor’s filler note: the 5 month old Maine Coon kittens, about 6 lbs each already, were found on top of my bookcases behind my 3 portable flannel walls, messing with the “safe” art pottery. Second time around, intercepted 2nd kitten following the first, rock climbing 5 feet up the flannel and going over the top. This does not bode well on sooo many levels…. --Beth
Monday, November 15, 2010
The Devine Quilters
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
December 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
Hello to all, We had to rub the sticks together this morning. That is code for turn on the gas logs. They certainly did a great job of knocking the chill off. I sat a close to them as I could for as long as possible. I even managed to extend the time by sketching. I have a brilliant idea for a new way to use my long arm now let’s see if I can get it from paper to quilt. Isn't it a wonderful day when your brain is busy concocting new ideas? The challenge quilts were so worth the wait! Everyone's creative juices were in overtime. Each piece was wonderful. It was a joy to be able to see the work of such talented quilters. Thank you to all who participated. I am looking forward to our next meeting when we make stockings, eat lots of food, all the while chatting and laughing. November and December are such busy months, what a wonderful blessing to be able to spend some of that time with friends quilting. Thanksgiving is next week and I wish blessings to all. Please be safe if you are traveling or shopping. Don't eat too much turkey, and above all else quilt sometime! I hope to be stitching bindings down to the back of some of my quilts that have waited way too long to have that finishing touch. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Lynn Lucas
Bring to the December 6 meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: start on sewing 7-9p: meeting & fun
Show and Tell
wild and crazy gift exchange (see Programs)
Items for sewing mini stockings or pot luck (see Programs)
Remember your Secret Sister (we will reveal you this time around)
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24; renewal form and Secret Sister form (at end of newsletter)
For Children’s Garden: tissues, antibacterial wipes and paper towels
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Helen Brown Lynn Buske
957-7563 779-5917 808-6120
doozledo@windstream.net lbrown229@sc.rr.com LBuske@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Hospitality & Membership Charity Programs Immediate Past President
June McCaskill Mary Cross Margaret Caughman
438-5155 799-0073 808-2388
deviqui@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com quiltedapron@aol.com
Programs
The December Meeting is always fun and this year especially. I can’t wait to see what everyone did with their crazy quilt information, from Pricilla Hair’s Playing in the Sandbox to Judy Twitty’s personal journey.
In addition to sharing our results, we will continue our tradition of making stockings for the hospital. Many of you signed up for a special task but if you didn’t, don’t worry there will be plenty to do. You may show up any time after 6:00 to start. We will also share finger foods and holiday treats.
This year we are going to do a wild and crazy gift exchange. Do not under any circumstance go out and buy anything! No! No! No! The idea here is to recycle, wrap up something that you already have (the more creative the wrapping better) and bring it to pawn off on someone else. It might be that atrocious vase that Aunt Grace blessed you with, it might be that horrible yard of material that you can’t imagine why you bought, but it could be something good like homemade fudge or a book you already read. Just wrap it up and bring it for the really fun part of the evening. Now, don’t not come because you don’t have a wild gift. We will have extras, we just want you to be here, because we always have a better time when you are here.
For the sewing of the little stockings to be given out at Palmetto Richland’s Pediatric ER:
The following people volunteered to bring:
Sewers (exempt from bringing food): Bring machine with ¼” foot or measure, neutral sewing thread.
Sue Spillane Betty Rose Smith Helen Brown Deborah Hotchkiss Linda Vandiver
Ironers: bring iron and ironing surface (can be small surface—stockings will be about 5” in size)
Joyce Greer Beth Ozark
Trimmers/turners/finishers: bring fabric scissors (turners, ribbon and large needles provided):
Jodi Spillane Geri Smith Kim Putnam Sallie Schirm Liz Florom Donna Bryan
Gail Ferrick Sandra Baker
Financial Report--November 9, 2010
Balance January 1, 2010 $3,137.04
Income to date 2,968.80
Expenditures to date 1,695.00
Balance November 9, 2010 $4,410.84
Love Goddess's Report on Charity Programs
We received two love quilts at the November meeting. Thanks.
Epworth sent an official letter last week thanking us for our donation to the home.
Bring anything for Children's Garden -- wipes, tissues, paper towels, etc. ---Mary
Minutes for the November 1, 2010 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Visitor introduced as Jean Reynolds.
The minutes from the October meeting were approved.
No Old Business.
New Business:
Mary Cross spoke on behalf of Beth Karr. Beth would like everyone to sign up for the various jobs for December meeting’s charity stocking sewing event. Options for sign up are sewer, ironers, trimmers, or food providers.
Libby Law, Treasurer, reviewed the 2011 budget. All the details will be included in the next newsletter.
Voting for officers will occur at the December general meeting. Nominees are: Teresa Coolidge for Secretary and Leslie Mullins for Second Vice President (Programs for 2012).
Mary Cross, Love Goddess, reminded everyone to keep sewing tops for charity.
Other Announcements:
Joyce Greer’s daughter, Tori, is in the back selling purses and other items.
Lynn Lucas announced that we have Devine Quilt Guild pins if anyone would like to buy one.
There is a stash of fabric on the side bench for sale. The price is any amount of donation. The money goes to the Zimbabwe charity.
There are quilt shows coming up in Lancaster, SC and West Palm Beach, FL. The Sewing Expo is coming up in March.
A Long Arm Quilt group is forming and anyone interested is welcome to contact Joyce Greer for more information. They will meet on November 13th.
The Quilted Pearl is open for another two weeks.
Show and Tell.
Helen announced that everyone should bring something for next month’s gift exchange.
During the snack break, voting on the challenge pieces took place. Laurie Wozniak won First Place. Both Sandra Baker and Sue Spillane won Second Place.
Meeting was adjourned.
Membership/Hospitality
Roster updates:
Abigail Smith 803-727-2944 Kathy Allison: 803-542-7189
Members please submit your renewal for 2011. Renewal fee is $24. Please see registration & Secret Sister forms attached. It would be great to have them all in by the December meeting.
December Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL…
Ann Addy 12/3 Helen Brown 12/5 Sara Quattlebaum 12/6 Geri Smith 12/7
Julia Belk 12/17 Maggie Klawitter 12/15 Sandra Baker 12/29
Secret Sisters will have our reveal during our December meeting. If at all possible please be here for the reveal. We want everyone here for the big moment of truth. But don’t tell your SS who you are as we want to guess first. ----June
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
2011 Devine Quilters
Secret Sisters
NAME: __________________________________________________________
COMPLETE ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
BIRTHDAY (MONTH & DAY) __________________________________________
ANNIVERSARY _____________________________________________________
OTHER HOBBIES:____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
LIKES: DISLIKES:
FAVORITE COLOR: FAVORITE FABRIC TYPE:
Devine Quilters Membership Registration 2011
Annual Membership is $24.00, (prorated to $2.00/month for new members/renewals are $24) with the check being made out to “Devine Quilters”, which can be given to the Treasurer at a meeting, or mailed to her at
Devine Quilters
PO Box 50006
Columbia, SC 29250
Please fill out even if nothing is changing for a renewal – we need the form to file.
new renewal (Please fill out all information) info changes (check if YES)
Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
County: _______________________ Home phone: _(________) _____________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________
Birth date: MM/DD _______/___________ Interested in Secret Sister Program: YES NO
How do you want to receive the DQ newsletter?
by email
by mail
If a new member, do you need
a copy of the DQ By Laws? yes no
a copy of the member roster? yes no
Please list any suggestions you have for teachers, programs and other comments (continue to reverse as needed):
____________________________________________________________________________
Office use:
Check /cash logged __________ Amount: $ _____ Suggestions logged __________
Bylaws sent _________ Roster sent ________
Membership database ___________ Newsletter email __________ as A or B
Publish in next newsletter ______________ n/a
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
December 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
Hello to all, We had to rub the sticks together this morning. That is code for turn on the gas logs. They certainly did a great job of knocking the chill off. I sat a close to them as I could for as long as possible. I even managed to extend the time by sketching. I have a brilliant idea for a new way to use my long arm now let’s see if I can get it from paper to quilt. Isn't it a wonderful day when your brain is busy concocting new ideas? The challenge quilts were so worth the wait! Everyone's creative juices were in overtime. Each piece was wonderful. It was a joy to be able to see the work of such talented quilters. Thank you to all who participated. I am looking forward to our next meeting when we make stockings, eat lots of food, all the while chatting and laughing. November and December are such busy months, what a wonderful blessing to be able to spend some of that time with friends quilting. Thanksgiving is next week and I wish blessings to all. Please be safe if you are traveling or shopping. Don't eat too much turkey, and above all else quilt sometime! I hope to be stitching bindings down to the back of some of my quilts that have waited way too long to have that finishing touch. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Lynn Lucas
Bring to the December 6 meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: start on sewing 7-9p: meeting & fun
Show and Tell
wild and crazy gift exchange (see Programs)
Items for sewing mini stockings or pot luck (see Programs)
Remember your Secret Sister (we will reveal you this time around)
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24; renewal form and Secret Sister form (at end of newsletter)
For Children’s Garden: tissues, antibacterial wipes and paper towels
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Helen Brown Lynn Buske
957-7563 779-5917 808-6120
doozledo@windstream.net lbrown229@sc.rr.com LBuske@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Hospitality & Membership Charity Programs Immediate Past President
June McCaskill Mary Cross Margaret Caughman
438-5155 799-0073 808-2388
deviqui@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com quiltedapron@aol.com
Programs
The December Meeting is always fun and this year especially. I can’t wait to see what everyone did with their crazy quilt information, from Pricilla Hair’s Playing in the Sandbox to Judy Twitty’s personal journey.
In addition to sharing our results, we will continue our tradition of making stockings for the hospital. Many of you signed up for a special task but if you didn’t, don’t worry there will be plenty to do. You may show up any time after 6:00 to start. We will also share finger foods and holiday treats.
This year we are going to do a wild and crazy gift exchange. Do not under any circumstance go out and buy anything! No! No! No! The idea here is to recycle, wrap up something that you already have (the more creative the wrapping better) and bring it to pawn off on someone else. It might be that atrocious vase that Aunt Grace blessed you with, it might be that horrible yard of material that you can’t imagine why you bought, but it could be something good like homemade fudge or a book you already read. Just wrap it up and bring it for the really fun part of the evening. Now, don’t not come because you don’t have a wild gift. We will have extras, we just want you to be here, because we always have a better time when you are here.
For the sewing of the little stockings to be given out at Palmetto Richland’s Pediatric ER:
The following people volunteered to bring:
Sewers (exempt from bringing food): Bring machine with ¼” foot or measure, neutral sewing thread.
Sue Spillane Betty Rose Smith Helen Brown Deborah Hotchkiss Linda Vandiver
Ironers: bring iron and ironing surface (can be small surface—stockings will be about 5” in size)
Joyce Greer Beth Ozark
Trimmers/turners/finishers: bring fabric scissors (turners, ribbon and large needles provided):
Jodi Spillane Geri Smith Kim Putnam Sallie Schirm Liz Florom Donna Bryan
Gail Ferrick Sandra Baker
Financial Report--November 9, 2010
Balance January 1, 2010 $3,137.04
Income to date 2,968.80
Expenditures to date 1,695.00
Balance November 9, 2010 $4,410.84
Love Goddess's Report on Charity Programs
We received two love quilts at the November meeting. Thanks.
Epworth sent an official letter last week thanking us for our donation to the home.
Bring anything for Children's Garden -- wipes, tissues, paper towels, etc. ---Mary
Minutes for the November 1, 2010 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Visitor introduced as Jean Reynolds.
The minutes from the October meeting were approved.
No Old Business.
New Business:
Mary Cross spoke on behalf of Beth Karr. Beth would like everyone to sign up for the various jobs for December meeting’s charity stocking sewing event. Options for sign up are sewer, ironers, trimmers, or food providers.
Libby Law, Treasurer, reviewed the 2011 budget. All the details will be included in the next newsletter.
Voting for officers will occur at the December general meeting. Nominees are: Teresa Coolidge for Secretary and Leslie Mullins for Second Vice President (Programs for 2012).
Mary Cross, Love Goddess, reminded everyone to keep sewing tops for charity.
Other Announcements:
Joyce Greer’s daughter, Tori, is in the back selling purses and other items.
Lynn Lucas announced that we have Devine Quilt Guild pins if anyone would like to buy one.
There is a stash of fabric on the side bench for sale. The price is any amount of donation. The money goes to the Zimbabwe charity.
There are quilt shows coming up in Lancaster, SC and West Palm Beach, FL. The Sewing Expo is coming up in March.
A Long Arm Quilt group is forming and anyone interested is welcome to contact Joyce Greer for more information. They will meet on November 13th.
The Quilted Pearl is open for another two weeks.
Show and Tell.
Helen announced that everyone should bring something for next month’s gift exchange.
During the snack break, voting on the challenge pieces took place. Laurie Wozniak won First Place. Both Sandra Baker and Sue Spillane won Second Place.
Meeting was adjourned.
Membership/Hospitality
Roster updates:
Abigail Smith 803-727-2944 Kathy Allison: 803-542-7189
Members please submit your renewal for 2011. Renewal fee is $24. Please see registration & Secret Sister forms attached. It would be great to have them all in by the December meeting.
December Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL…
Ann Addy 12/3 Helen Brown 12/5 Sara Quattlebaum 12/6 Geri Smith 12/7
Julia Belk 12/17 Maggie Klawitter 12/15 Sandra Baker 12/29
Secret Sisters will have our reveal during our December meeting. If at all possible please be here for the reveal. We want everyone here for the big moment of truth. But don’t tell your SS who you are as we want to guess first. ----June
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
2011 Devine Quilters
Secret Sisters
NAME: __________________________________________________________
COMPLETE ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
BIRTHDAY (MONTH & DAY) __________________________________________
ANNIVERSARY _____________________________________________________
OTHER HOBBIES:____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
LIKES: DISLIKES:
FAVORITE COLOR: FAVORITE FABRIC TYPE:
Devine Quilters Membership Registration 2011
Annual Membership is $24.00, (prorated to $2.00/month for new members/renewals are $24) with the check being made out to “Devine Quilters”, which can be given to the Treasurer at a meeting, or mailed to her at
Devine Quilters
PO Box 50006
Columbia, SC 29250
Please fill out even if nothing is changing for a renewal – we need the form to file.
new renewal (Please fill out all information) info changes (check if YES)
Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
County: _______________________ Home phone: _(________) _____________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________
Birth date: MM/DD _______/___________ Interested in Secret Sister Program: YES NO
How do you want to receive the DQ newsletter?
by email
by mail
If a new member, do you need
a copy of the DQ By Laws? yes no
a copy of the member roster? yes no
Please list any suggestions you have for teachers, programs and other comments (continue to reverse as needed):
____________________________________________________________________________
Office use:
Check /cash logged __________ Amount: $ _____ Suggestions logged __________
Bylaws sent _________ Roster sent ________
Membership database ___________ Newsletter email __________ as A or B
Publish in next newsletter ______________ n/a
Monday, October 18, 2010
Devine Quilters Newsletter November 2010
The Devine Quilters
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
November 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
Hello to my fellow quilters! Congratulations to all who entered quilts into the fair and congratulations to our members who will be taking home ribbons. Everyone is so talented I don't know how the judges decide. I hope everyone has had a chance to, or is making plans to, go to the fair and see the exhibits and have an elephant ear or what ever it is that you associate with the fair. There is still time so don't delay! Fall is upon us judging from the amount of leaves on the ground just outside my back door. I know there are more to come. It is a wonderful thing to hear the crunch under foot when they first fall, and so much more wonderful to think of all the wonderful mulch they going to turn into for our gardens in the spring. I have rotated my quilts from summer to fall and realize how many UFO's I have for fall. I really need to dig in and try to complete them in the near future. Maybe I will get that done before it is time to rotate from fall to winter. I'll keep you posted. In the meantime I hope everyone is busy finishing up their challenge piece. I am looking forward to seeing them all. Have great time and keep on quilting. Lynn Lucas
Bring to the November 1st meeting:
Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Remember your Secret Sister
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24; renewal form and Secret Sister form (at end of newsletter)
For Children’s Garden: tissues, antibacterial wipes and paper towels
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Helen Brown Lynn Buske
957-7563 779-5917 808-6120
doozledo@windstream.net lbrown229@sc.rr.com LBuske@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Hospitality & Membership Charity Programs Immediate Past President
June McCaskill Mary Cross Margaret Caughman
438-5155 799-0073 808-2388
deviqui@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com quiltedapron@aol.com
Programs
2010 Devine Challenge: “The Wonderful World of Insects”
Your quilt should include a recognizable piece of the challenge material that was purchased from the guild as part of a fundraiser.
Size; No side smaller than 18 inches or larger than 80 inches.
Theme; any take on the world of insects, you may use a traditional insect pattern (like butterflies) or make an art quilt with delightful insects or show a world that insects would surely inhabit.
Quilt must be present at the November 1st meeting.
And now it is time for the November meeting and we get to see these wonderful, creative quilts, I can’t wait. If you haven’t made yours yet, there is still time. Just use ‘Prairie” colorway by Fusions in your quilt and pay the guild $2.
Last month’s meeting on Crazy Quilts by Judy was just fascinating. I hope you are all working on your personal version of this classic, due at the meeting in December. --Helen
Love Goddess's Report on Charity Programs
Remember to bring love quilts for Palmetto Health Breast Cancer Center and the Children's Garden.
Any items for Children's Garden are welcome especially tissues, paper towels and antibacterial wipes.
We are working on the next batch of quilts for Epworth. There are 7 seniors, girls, who should graduate in May 2011. We have two quilts already. They should be at least 70" x 90".
---Mary
Board Nominees for 2011
President - Lynn Lucas
Second Vice President / Program for 2012 - Leslie Mullins
Secretary - Teresa Coolidge
Libby Law is finishing the second of a 2 year term and Lynn Buske will move from 2nd VP to VP
Minutes for the October 4, 2010 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Visitors introduced as Rachelle Apol, Pat Harwell, Dianne Weathersby, and Rose Wessinger.
A correction to the minutes from the September 13, 2010 was noted. The guild auctioned off the incomplete “opportunity” quilt for a total of $275.00 to an anonymous bidder. Otherwise, the minutes from the September meeting were approved.
No Old Business. No New Business.
Mary Cross, Love Goddess, announced that she took seven quilts to Epworth and the recipients were thrilled. We need seven more twin sized quilts for the high school seniors. They are all girls that are hoping to graduate this year.
No financial report was made, however, it was announced that annual dues of $24.00 are now being collected. A board meeting is planned to outline next year’s budget.
Quilters of SC announcements: Sue and Jodi Spillane just completed their two year commitment as QSC Retreat chairpersons. Anita Bowen is the next QSC Retreat Chair. Jodi Spillane is the next Membership chairperson for QSC. Sandra Baker announced that QSC is extending the deadline for the menopause quilts until the end of October.
Show and Tell.
Lynn Buske introduced Judy Twitty. Judy gave a presentation on Crazy Quilts.
Meeting was adjourned.
Membership/Hospitality
New members:
Kathy Allison 209 N. Ridge Rd., Columbia, SC 29223 kquilter@live.com
Kristy Rollins 16 Braiden Manor Way, Columbia, SC 29209 kristyrollins@gmail.com
Abigale Smith 1501 Butler St., Columbia, SC 29005 abigailius@gmail.com
Diane Weathersby 1500 Methodist Park Rd., West Columbia, SC 29170
We now have 55 members and look to having new faces each month. Please encourage visitors to come with you. They will experience first-hand what we do and the fun we have. If they join now, the membership is prorated for the remainder of this year.
Secret Sisters will have the big reveal at our December meeting. Please remember your SS each month.
Members, it isn’t too early to begin planning to renew for 2011. Please see registration & Secret Sister forms attached. It would be great to have them all in by December meeting. ---June
November Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL… Jodi Spillane 11/3 Donna Bryan 11/11 Kristy Rollins 11/15 Bernadette Houghton 11/18 Leslie Mullins 11/30
Upcoming Meetings:
Dec 6th - Party and Peds ER stocking making. Presentation: My Crazy Quilt – quilts finished this year inspired by the programs.
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Upcoming Events
Original Sewing & Quilt EXPO Mar. 10-12, 2011 www.sewingexpo.com Gwinnett Center Atlanta, GA 800-699-6309
2011 Devine Quilters
Secret Sisters
NAME: __________________________________________________________
COMPLETE ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
BIRTHDAY (MONTH & DAY) __________________________________________
ANNIVERSARY _____________________________________________________
OTHER HOBBIES:____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
LIKES: DISLIKES:
FAVORITE COLOR: FAVORITE FABRIC TYPE:
Devine Quilters Membership Registration 2011
Annual Membership is $24.00, (prorated to $2.00/month for new members/renewals are $24) with the check being made out to “Devine Quilters”, which can be given to the Treasurer at a meeting, or mailed to her at
Devine Quilters
PO Box 50006
Columbia, SC 29250
Please fill out even if nothing is changing for a renewal – we need the form to file.
new renewal (Please fill out all information) info changes (check if YES)
Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
County: _______________________ Home phone: _(________) _____________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________
Birth date: MM/DD _______/___________ Interested in Secret Sister Program: YES NO
How do you want to receive the DQ newsletter?
by email
by mail
If a new member, do you need
a copy of the DQ By Laws? yes no
a copy of the member roster? yes no
Please list any suggestions you have for teachers, programs and other comments (continue to reverse as needed):
____________________________________________________________________________
Office use:
Check /cash logged __________ Amount: $ _____ Suggestions logged __________
Bylaws sent _________ Roster sent ________
Membership database ___________ Newsletter email __________ as A or B
Publish in next newsletter ______________ n/a
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
November 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
Hello to my fellow quilters! Congratulations to all who entered quilts into the fair and congratulations to our members who will be taking home ribbons. Everyone is so talented I don't know how the judges decide. I hope everyone has had a chance to, or is making plans to, go to the fair and see the exhibits and have an elephant ear or what ever it is that you associate with the fair. There is still time so don't delay! Fall is upon us judging from the amount of leaves on the ground just outside my back door. I know there are more to come. It is a wonderful thing to hear the crunch under foot when they first fall, and so much more wonderful to think of all the wonderful mulch they going to turn into for our gardens in the spring. I have rotated my quilts from summer to fall and realize how many UFO's I have for fall. I really need to dig in and try to complete them in the near future. Maybe I will get that done before it is time to rotate from fall to winter. I'll keep you posted. In the meantime I hope everyone is busy finishing up their challenge piece. I am looking forward to seeing them all. Have great time and keep on quilting. Lynn Lucas
Bring to the November 1st meeting:
Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Remember your Secret Sister
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24; renewal form and Secret Sister form (at end of newsletter)
For Children’s Garden: tissues, antibacterial wipes and paper towels
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Helen Brown Lynn Buske
957-7563 779-5917 808-6120
doozledo@windstream.net lbrown229@sc.rr.com LBuske@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Hospitality & Membership Charity Programs Immediate Past President
June McCaskill Mary Cross Margaret Caughman
438-5155 799-0073 808-2388
deviqui@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com quiltedapron@aol.com
Programs
2010 Devine Challenge: “The Wonderful World of Insects”
Your quilt should include a recognizable piece of the challenge material that was purchased from the guild as part of a fundraiser.
Size; No side smaller than 18 inches or larger than 80 inches.
Theme; any take on the world of insects, you may use a traditional insect pattern (like butterflies) or make an art quilt with delightful insects or show a world that insects would surely inhabit.
Quilt must be present at the November 1st meeting.
And now it is time for the November meeting and we get to see these wonderful, creative quilts, I can’t wait. If you haven’t made yours yet, there is still time. Just use ‘Prairie” colorway by Fusions in your quilt and pay the guild $2.
Last month’s meeting on Crazy Quilts by Judy was just fascinating. I hope you are all working on your personal version of this classic, due at the meeting in December. --Helen
Love Goddess's Report on Charity Programs
Remember to bring love quilts for Palmetto Health Breast Cancer Center and the Children's Garden.
Any items for Children's Garden are welcome especially tissues, paper towels and antibacterial wipes.
We are working on the next batch of quilts for Epworth. There are 7 seniors, girls, who should graduate in May 2011. We have two quilts already. They should be at least 70" x 90".
---Mary
Board Nominees for 2011
President - Lynn Lucas
Second Vice President / Program for 2012 - Leslie Mullins
Secretary - Teresa Coolidge
Libby Law is finishing the second of a 2 year term and Lynn Buske will move from 2nd VP to VP
Minutes for the October 4, 2010 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Visitors introduced as Rachelle Apol, Pat Harwell, Dianne Weathersby, and Rose Wessinger.
A correction to the minutes from the September 13, 2010 was noted. The guild auctioned off the incomplete “opportunity” quilt for a total of $275.00 to an anonymous bidder. Otherwise, the minutes from the September meeting were approved.
No Old Business. No New Business.
Mary Cross, Love Goddess, announced that she took seven quilts to Epworth and the recipients were thrilled. We need seven more twin sized quilts for the high school seniors. They are all girls that are hoping to graduate this year.
No financial report was made, however, it was announced that annual dues of $24.00 are now being collected. A board meeting is planned to outline next year’s budget.
Quilters of SC announcements: Sue and Jodi Spillane just completed their two year commitment as QSC Retreat chairpersons. Anita Bowen is the next QSC Retreat Chair. Jodi Spillane is the next Membership chairperson for QSC. Sandra Baker announced that QSC is extending the deadline for the menopause quilts until the end of October.
Show and Tell.
Lynn Buske introduced Judy Twitty. Judy gave a presentation on Crazy Quilts.
Meeting was adjourned.
Membership/Hospitality
New members:
Kathy Allison 209 N. Ridge Rd., Columbia, SC 29223 kquilter@live.com
Kristy Rollins 16 Braiden Manor Way, Columbia, SC 29209 kristyrollins@gmail.com
Abigale Smith 1501 Butler St., Columbia, SC 29005 abigailius@gmail.com
Diane Weathersby 1500 Methodist Park Rd., West Columbia, SC 29170
We now have 55 members and look to having new faces each month. Please encourage visitors to come with you. They will experience first-hand what we do and the fun we have. If they join now, the membership is prorated for the remainder of this year.
Secret Sisters will have the big reveal at our December meeting. Please remember your SS each month.
Members, it isn’t too early to begin planning to renew for 2011. Please see registration & Secret Sister forms attached. It would be great to have them all in by December meeting. ---June
November Birthdays
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL… Jodi Spillane 11/3 Donna Bryan 11/11 Kristy Rollins 11/15 Bernadette Houghton 11/18 Leslie Mullins 11/30
Upcoming Meetings:
Dec 6th - Party and Peds ER stocking making. Presentation: My Crazy Quilt – quilts finished this year inspired by the programs.
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Upcoming Events
Original Sewing & Quilt EXPO Mar. 10-12, 2011 www.sewingexpo.com Gwinnett Center Atlanta, GA 800-699-6309
2011 Devine Quilters
Secret Sisters
NAME: __________________________________________________________
COMPLETE ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
BIRTHDAY (MONTH & DAY) __________________________________________
ANNIVERSARY _____________________________________________________
OTHER HOBBIES:____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
LIKES: DISLIKES:
FAVORITE COLOR: FAVORITE FABRIC TYPE:
Devine Quilters Membership Registration 2011
Annual Membership is $24.00, (prorated to $2.00/month for new members/renewals are $24) with the check being made out to “Devine Quilters”, which can be given to the Treasurer at a meeting, or mailed to her at
Devine Quilters
PO Box 50006
Columbia, SC 29250
Please fill out even if nothing is changing for a renewal – we need the form to file.
new renewal (Please fill out all information) info changes (check if YES)
Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
County: _______________________ Home phone: _(________) _____________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________
Birth date: MM/DD _______/___________ Interested in Secret Sister Program: YES NO
How do you want to receive the DQ newsletter?
by email
by mail
If a new member, do you need
a copy of the DQ By Laws? yes no
a copy of the member roster? yes no
Please list any suggestions you have for teachers, programs and other comments (continue to reverse as needed):
____________________________________________________________________________
Office use:
Check /cash logged __________ Amount: $ _____ Suggestions logged __________
Bylaws sent _________ Roster sent ________
Membership database ___________ Newsletter email __________ as A or B
Publish in next newsletter ______________ n/a
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
October 2010 Devine Quilters Newsletter
The Devine Quilters
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
October 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
Dear quilters,
What a wonderful day today it has been! After a mouthwatering breakfast of ham, cheese and mushroom omelet with hash brown style jicama early this morning, Todd left to go to Greeneville for a bicycle event. I spent the early part of the day finishing a quilt. Then having extra time on my hands this afternoon while waiting for him to return, I decided to make myself a huge bowl of popcorn with butter, of all things, and plop down with a movie. Do you ever notice the quilts in movies and TV programs? Usually the test of a good movie is that I think of nothing else at all while watching. There is, however, one thing that almost always will catch my attention and that is the quilts! Today was no exception and the thought of quilts crept into my mind. There was such inspiration in the beautiful colors and landscape on the screen. Letters to Juliet, is what I chose this afternoon, it is a wonderful movie for the romantic at heart, so full of hope and optimism.
One of my favorite movies of all time is Mama Mia. Amanda Seyfried is in both of them and that is probably how I made the stretch from Letters to Juliet to Mama Mia. The quilts in Mama Mia are wonderful. I am not sure how many there are, but there is one scene in which they are all lined up on the railing of the balcony of the dining area. I love that scene! Quilts really help make the set of a movie so much warmer, and believable for me, just like they make our homes and lives so much warmer.
Now Todd is on his way home and I need to think of dinner. I am afraid that hunger is not on my mind right now as I still can't believe I ate all that popcorn. Anyway, I am off to cook dinner and can hardly wait to get finished so I can spend the evening quilting away.
See you at the next meeting! I am looking forward to wonderful show and tell. Until then keep on quilting. -- Lynn Lucas
Bring to the October 4 meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Remember your Secret Sister
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24; renewal form and Secret Sister form (at end of newsletter)
For Children’s Garden: kleenex and antibacterials wipes
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Helen Brown Lynn Buske
957-7563 779-5917 808-6120
doozledo@windstream.net lbrown229@sc.rr.com LBuske@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Hospitality & Membership Charity Programs Immediate Past President
June McCaskill Mary Cross Margaret Caughman
438-5155 799-0073 808-2388
deviqui@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com quiltedapron@aol.com
Programs
Finally, at last we have a wonderful Crazy Quilt Program for October. The world renowned Judy Twitty is going to show us some of her beautiful, award winning work and explain the techniques she used.
Many thanks to the presenters for the September program. I learn new things all the time and June, Beth S-O and Bernadette were so informative. It really helps to have members that will help with the programs. So all you all talented people out there sign up to share your knowledge next year. --Helen
Love Goddess's Report on Charity Programs
Two love quilts were received at September's meeting as were two more quilts for Epworth making a total of six finished quilts for the college girls there. Anita Bowen has gotten the name of the new contact person and I will call her to arrange delivery. A huge thank you to all who made our first Epworth Love project such a great success.
Remember the folks at Children's Garden with kleenex and antibacterials wipes in October, and of course, love quilts.
There are several quilt tops ready for quilting -- just let me know and I will bring to the next meeting all you need -- top, batting and backing. If anyone needs batting or labels for charity quilts please email me at mcross1915@aol.com.
Keep the quilts coming for the Breast Cancer Center. Unfortunately there is always a need there. Please remember October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. --Mary Cross
Minutes for September 13, 2010 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Visitors introduced as Jean Remley, Kathy Klawitter, Abigail Smith, and Kristy Rollins.
Minutes from the August 2, 2010 meeting approved.
No Old Business. No New Business.
Lynn Lucas announced the upcoming quilt shows and events in the community. They will be listed in the newsletter.
Mary Cross, Love Goddess, announced that we have the first five quilts ready for Epworth. A thank you note will be sent to Cheryl Dubois for all that she has donated.
The financial statements are the same as in the previous newsletter.
Helen Brown announced that Joann Amidon and Dee Doebler will put on a beading workshop at the Quilted Pearl on Oct.23rd from 9:30am to 3:00pm. The workshop is limited to 15 people. The cost is $35.00 plus $15.00 for the kit. If there are 10 people signed up, then the kit is paid for by the guild.
Show and Tell.
Helen Brown reviewed the upcoming programs: October meeting will have a presentation from Judy Twitty and November is the presentation and voting of the insect challenge. The challenge fabric is Fusions Prairie Fabric in green and is no longer available through the guild.
June McCaskill made a presentation of making pillow cases. Beth Stewart-Ozark made a presentation on creating texture on fabric using the iron. Bernadette Houghton made a presentation on stamping fabric.
Financial Report
September 16, 2010
Balance January 1, 2010 $3,137.04
Income to date 2,180.95
Expenditure to date 1,295.00
Net Income 885.95
Balance September 16, 2010 $4,022.99
Membership/Hospitality
We now have 51 members and look to having new faces each month. Please encourage visitors to come with you. They will experience first-hand what we do and the fun we have. If they join now the membership is prorated for the remainder of this year.
Members-- it isn’t too early to begin planning to renew for 2011. Please see registration & Secret Sister forms attached. It would be great to have them all in by the December meeting.
October Birthdays: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL…
Laurie Wozniak 10/3 Beth Stewart-Ozark 10/9 and Teresa Coolidge 10/21
Oh my… the Secret Sisters are having a great time and loving the surprises each month! Please remember your SS in some way each month and note the special dates in their lives. If you have any questions or concerns as a Secret Sister please feel free to contact me. ----June
Upcoming Meetings:
Nov 1st - Challenge “The Wonderful World of Insects”
Dec 6th - Party and stocking making. Presentation: My Crazy Quilt – quilts finished this year inspired by the
programs.
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Upcoming Events
The following quilting activities are sponsored by RCPL: for more information go to: www.myRCPL.com/geesbend
Gee's Bend quilt display Sept 30 - Nov 14 Richland County Public Library (RCPL), Downtown Columbia
Gee's Bend personal stories and history behind the art of their quilt making. Oct 2, 3pm Koger Center for the Arts
Fabric of Your Lives: Gee's Bend and Beyond Saturday, Sep 25, 11am and Monday, September 27, 4pm RCPL, Downtown Columbia. Friday, October 1, Northeast Branch
The Quilts of Gee's Bend Screening. Special screening of the documentary The Quilts of Gee's Bend.
Thrusday, September 30, 7pm: Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown Columbia
“Quilting and Alice Walker's 'Everyday Use:" Exploring the Connections between Literature and Quiltmaking.
Tuesday, Octber 5, 7pm Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
Quilting the Negro Spiritual Thursday, October 7, 6:30pm, Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
Improvisational Quilting Workshop Saturday, October 9, 10am - 3pm, Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
From Sweetgrass to Housetop: Continuities in the Cultures of the South Carolina Lowcountry and Gee's Bend, Alabama. Tuesday, October 12, 7pm, Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
Stitches Tell Stories for all ages Sunday, October 31, 3pm, Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
The York County Quilters Guild is holding their quilt show called “A Stitch in Time” on October 8 and 9 at First Presbyterian Church, 234 E Main Street in Downtown Rock Hill, SC. Open 10:00 to 5:00 and admission is $5.00.
High Cotton Quilt Show will be held October 15-16 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in Statesboro, GA. For more information go to http://stayinginstitchesquiltshow.blogspot.com.
2011 Devine Quilters
Secret Sisters
NAME: __________________________________________________________
COMPLETE ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
BIRTHDAY (MONTH & DAY) __________________________________________
ANNIVERSARY _____________________________________________________
OTHER HOBBIES:____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
LIKES: DISLIKES:
FAVORITE COLOR: FAVORITE FABRIC TYPE:
Devine Quilters Membership Registration 2011
Annual Membership is $24.00, (prorated to $2.00/month for new members/renewals are $24) with the check being made out to “Devine Quilters”, which can be given to the Treasurer at a meeting, or mailed to her at
Devine Quilters
PO Box 50006
Columbia, SC 29250
Please fill out even if nothing is changing for a renewal – we need the form to file.
new renewal (Please fill out all information) info changes (check if YES)
Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
County: _______________________ Home phone: _(________) _____________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________
Birth date: MM/DD _______/___________ Interested in Secret Sister Program: YES NO
How do you want to receive the DQ newsletter?
by email
by mail
If a new member, do you need
a copy of the DQ By Laws? yes no
a copy of the member roster? yes no
Please list any suggestions you have for teachers, programs and other comments (continue to reverse as needed):
____________________________________________________________________________
Office use:
Check /cash logged __________ Amount: $ _____ Suggestions logged __________
Bylaws sent _________ Roster sent ________
Membership database ___________ Newsletter email __________ as A or B
Publish in next newsletter ______________ n/a
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
October 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
Dear quilters,
What a wonderful day today it has been! After a mouthwatering breakfast of ham, cheese and mushroom omelet with hash brown style jicama early this morning, Todd left to go to Greeneville for a bicycle event. I spent the early part of the day finishing a quilt. Then having extra time on my hands this afternoon while waiting for him to return, I decided to make myself a huge bowl of popcorn with butter, of all things, and plop down with a movie. Do you ever notice the quilts in movies and TV programs? Usually the test of a good movie is that I think of nothing else at all while watching. There is, however, one thing that almost always will catch my attention and that is the quilts! Today was no exception and the thought of quilts crept into my mind. There was such inspiration in the beautiful colors and landscape on the screen. Letters to Juliet, is what I chose this afternoon, it is a wonderful movie for the romantic at heart, so full of hope and optimism.
One of my favorite movies of all time is Mama Mia. Amanda Seyfried is in both of them and that is probably how I made the stretch from Letters to Juliet to Mama Mia. The quilts in Mama Mia are wonderful. I am not sure how many there are, but there is one scene in which they are all lined up on the railing of the balcony of the dining area. I love that scene! Quilts really help make the set of a movie so much warmer, and believable for me, just like they make our homes and lives so much warmer.
Now Todd is on his way home and I need to think of dinner. I am afraid that hunger is not on my mind right now as I still can't believe I ate all that popcorn. Anyway, I am off to cook dinner and can hardly wait to get finished so I can spend the evening quilting away.
See you at the next meeting! I am looking forward to wonderful show and tell. Until then keep on quilting. -- Lynn Lucas
Bring to the October 4 meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Remember your Secret Sister
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24; renewal form and Secret Sister form (at end of newsletter)
For Children’s Garden: kleenex and antibacterials wipes
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Helen Brown Lynn Buske
957-7563 779-5917 808-6120
doozledo@windstream.net lbrown229@sc.rr.com LBuske@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Hospitality & Membership Charity Programs Immediate Past President
June McCaskill Mary Cross Margaret Caughman
438-5155 799-0073 808-2388
deviqui@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com quiltedapron@aol.com
Programs
Finally, at last we have a wonderful Crazy Quilt Program for October. The world renowned Judy Twitty is going to show us some of her beautiful, award winning work and explain the techniques she used.
Many thanks to the presenters for the September program. I learn new things all the time and June, Beth S-O and Bernadette were so informative. It really helps to have members that will help with the programs. So all you all talented people out there sign up to share your knowledge next year. --Helen
Love Goddess's Report on Charity Programs
Two love quilts were received at September's meeting as were two more quilts for Epworth making a total of six finished quilts for the college girls there. Anita Bowen has gotten the name of the new contact person and I will call her to arrange delivery. A huge thank you to all who made our first Epworth Love project such a great success.
Remember the folks at Children's Garden with kleenex and antibacterials wipes in October, and of course, love quilts.
There are several quilt tops ready for quilting -- just let me know and I will bring to the next meeting all you need -- top, batting and backing. If anyone needs batting or labels for charity quilts please email me at mcross1915@aol.com.
Keep the quilts coming for the Breast Cancer Center. Unfortunately there is always a need there. Please remember October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. --Mary Cross
Minutes for September 13, 2010 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Visitors introduced as Jean Remley, Kathy Klawitter, Abigail Smith, and Kristy Rollins.
Minutes from the August 2, 2010 meeting approved.
No Old Business. No New Business.
Lynn Lucas announced the upcoming quilt shows and events in the community. They will be listed in the newsletter.
Mary Cross, Love Goddess, announced that we have the first five quilts ready for Epworth. A thank you note will be sent to Cheryl Dubois for all that she has donated.
The financial statements are the same as in the previous newsletter.
Helen Brown announced that Joann Amidon and Dee Doebler will put on a beading workshop at the Quilted Pearl on Oct.23rd from 9:30am to 3:00pm. The workshop is limited to 15 people. The cost is $35.00 plus $15.00 for the kit. If there are 10 people signed up, then the kit is paid for by the guild.
Show and Tell.
Helen Brown reviewed the upcoming programs: October meeting will have a presentation from Judy Twitty and November is the presentation and voting of the insect challenge. The challenge fabric is Fusions Prairie Fabric in green and is no longer available through the guild.
June McCaskill made a presentation of making pillow cases. Beth Stewart-Ozark made a presentation on creating texture on fabric using the iron. Bernadette Houghton made a presentation on stamping fabric.
Financial Report
September 16, 2010
Balance January 1, 2010 $3,137.04
Income to date 2,180.95
Expenditure to date 1,295.00
Net Income 885.95
Balance September 16, 2010 $4,022.99
Membership/Hospitality
We now have 51 members and look to having new faces each month. Please encourage visitors to come with you. They will experience first-hand what we do and the fun we have. If they join now the membership is prorated for the remainder of this year.
Members-- it isn’t too early to begin planning to renew for 2011. Please see registration & Secret Sister forms attached. It would be great to have them all in by the December meeting.
October Birthdays: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL…
Laurie Wozniak 10/3 Beth Stewart-Ozark 10/9 and Teresa Coolidge 10/21
Oh my… the Secret Sisters are having a great time and loving the surprises each month! Please remember your SS in some way each month and note the special dates in their lives. If you have any questions or concerns as a Secret Sister please feel free to contact me. ----June
Upcoming Meetings:
Nov 1st - Challenge “The Wonderful World of Insects”
Dec 6th - Party and stocking making. Presentation: My Crazy Quilt – quilts finished this year inspired by the
programs.
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Upcoming Events
The following quilting activities are sponsored by RCPL: for more information go to: www.myRCPL.com/geesbend
Gee's Bend quilt display Sept 30 - Nov 14 Richland County Public Library (RCPL), Downtown Columbia
Gee's Bend personal stories and history behind the art of their quilt making. Oct 2, 3pm Koger Center for the Arts
Fabric of Your Lives: Gee's Bend and Beyond Saturday, Sep 25, 11am and Monday, September 27, 4pm RCPL, Downtown Columbia. Friday, October 1, Northeast Branch
The Quilts of Gee's Bend Screening. Special screening of the documentary The Quilts of Gee's Bend.
Thrusday, September 30, 7pm: Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown Columbia
“Quilting and Alice Walker's 'Everyday Use:" Exploring the Connections between Literature and Quiltmaking.
Tuesday, Octber 5, 7pm Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
Quilting the Negro Spiritual Thursday, October 7, 6:30pm, Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
Improvisational Quilting Workshop Saturday, October 9, 10am - 3pm, Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
From Sweetgrass to Housetop: Continuities in the Cultures of the South Carolina Lowcountry and Gee's Bend, Alabama. Tuesday, October 12, 7pm, Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
Stitches Tell Stories for all ages Sunday, October 31, 3pm, Bostick Auditorium, RCPL Downtown
The York County Quilters Guild is holding their quilt show called “A Stitch in Time” on October 8 and 9 at First Presbyterian Church, 234 E Main Street in Downtown Rock Hill, SC. Open 10:00 to 5:00 and admission is $5.00.
High Cotton Quilt Show will be held October 15-16 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in Statesboro, GA. For more information go to http://stayinginstitchesquiltshow.blogspot.com.
2011 Devine Quilters
Secret Sisters
NAME: __________________________________________________________
COMPLETE ADDRESS: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
BIRTHDAY (MONTH & DAY) __________________________________________
ANNIVERSARY _____________________________________________________
OTHER HOBBIES:____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
LIKES: DISLIKES:
FAVORITE COLOR: FAVORITE FABRIC TYPE:
Devine Quilters Membership Registration 2011
Annual Membership is $24.00, (prorated to $2.00/month for new members/renewals are $24) with the check being made out to “Devine Quilters”, which can be given to the Treasurer at a meeting, or mailed to her at
Devine Quilters
PO Box 50006
Columbia, SC 29250
Please fill out even if nothing is changing for a renewal – we need the form to file.
new renewal (Please fill out all information) info changes (check if YES)
Name: ______________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
County: _______________________ Home phone: _(________) _____________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________
Birth date: MM/DD _______/___________ Interested in Secret Sister Program: YES NO
How do you want to receive the DQ newsletter?
by email
by mail
If a new member, do you need
a copy of the DQ By Laws? yes no
a copy of the member roster? yes no
Please list any suggestions you have for teachers, programs and other comments (continue to reverse as needed):
____________________________________________________________________________
Office use:
Check /cash logged __________ Amount: $ _____ Suggestions logged __________
Bylaws sent _________ Roster sent ________
Membership database ___________ Newsletter email __________ as A or B
Publish in next newsletter ______________ n/a
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Devine Quilters
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
September 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
Howdy to all, I love this time of year! Everywhere you look and go there are reminders that soon we will be awaiting summer's return next year. School supply time is so exciting for me, even though it has been many years since they were needed, I always have to fight the desire to stock up on notebooks, paper, pens and pencils. The pencils remind me not only of school, but of the scene in You've Got Mail, when he emails her that he would love to present her with a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. How exciting would that be to receive that bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils! I would take my wonderful bouquet and color in the squares of the crisp clean, just out of the package never been crinkled graph paper and conjure forth the masterpieces of all quilts. Those were my thoughts yesterday as I stood looking out the kitchen window enjoying the fact that it was raining. I noticed a few stray yellow leaves from the sweetgum tree falling to the ground and shivered with the excitement of seasons changing. Then, the dog had to go out, and just in case opening the door didn't do the trick, one step outside brought me back to reality and the fact that summer still with us. The spell was broken and the daydream, although faded, is not forgotten.
Today I will spend a most awesome day piecing and quilting something fabulous, a baby quilt, for the first grandbaby of, one of my mom's dearest friends. I hope all of you are busy quilting or coloring away! See you soon, Lynn
Bring to the September 13 meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Remember your Secret Sister
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24
For Children’s Garden: school supplies, paper, crayons, etc.
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Helen Brown Lynn Buske
957-7563 779-5917 808-6120
doozledo@windstream.net lbrown229@sc.rr.com LBuske@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Hospitality & Membership Charity Programs Immediate Past President
June McCaskill Mary Cross Margaret Caughman
438-5155 799-0073 808-2388
deviqui@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com quiltedapron@aol.com
Programs
With Mary's quilt kits, last month's meeting was a great success and hopefully we will have at least 5 new quilt tops next month.
The September meeting was chosen to auction off the partially completed quilt top. Someone will go home with a heirloom quality quilt in the making, will it be you? The more you bid, the more money we raise for the guild.
We are also going to be shown some more secrets and techniques by our members. Beth Stewart-Ozark is going to show us how she uses that new shrink and puff technique. June is going to show her super easy pillow case technique and Bernadette is going to show us how different materials work. It should be a very informative meeting.
---Helen Brown
Love Goddess's Report on Charity Programs
I have four quilts for Epworth college students (females) Two more are being bound. Thank you all who helped make this a successful new program. A final report will be given at the September meeting.
If you took a charity quilt home to finish last month, please bring it to the next meeting if it's finished or if you need batting or backing fabric let me know at mcross1915@aol.com and I will bring to September meeting.
Let's not forget the little ones at Children's Garden. Remember them with quilts and this month include school supplies, paper, crayolas, etc.
Last but not least, quilts for the Breast Center are always needed.
---Mary
Minutes for August 2, 2010 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Minutes from the July 12, 2010 meeting approved.
No Old Business.
No New Business.
Visitor includes Kathy Allison.
August birthdays were announced.
Anita Bowen announced that there is a stash of fabric on the back table to anyone to take.
Helen Brown shared that Mary Cross was doing well after her illness.
Helen Brown announced the upcoming programs:
September meeting will be held the Monday after Labor Day. We will auction off the
“opportunity” quilt.
October meeting will have a presentation from Judy Twitty.
November is the presentation and voting of the insect challenge. The challenge fabric
is Fusions Prairie Fabric in green and is no longer available through the guild.
December meeting is the presentation of Crazy Quilts
Show and Tell.
Formal meeting was adjourned.
Sewing charity quilts commenced as the program.
Financial Report
August 8, 2010
Balance January 1, 2010 $ 3,137.04
Income to Date $ 1,600.95
Expenditure to Date $ 1,295.00
Balance $ 3,442.99
Membership/Hospitality
We look forward to having new faces each month. Please encourage visitors to come with you. They will experience first-hand what we do and the fun we have. If they join now the membership is prorated for the remainder of this year.
Members-- it isn’t too early to begin planning to renew for 2011. It would be great to have them all in by the December meeting. We’ll have renewal forms and Secret Sister forms at the meetings.
September birthdays: (that we know about):
Linda Vandiver - Sept 5. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Oh my… the Secret Sisters are having a great time and loving the surprises each month! Please remember your SS in some way each month and note the special dates in their lives. If you have any questions or concerns as a Secret Sister please feel free to contact me. ----June
Upcoming Meetings:
Oct 4th - Judy Twitty – Traditional Crazy Quilts
Nov 1st - Challenge “The Wonderful World of Insects” *
Dec 6th - Party and stocking making. Presentation: My Crazy Quilt – quilts
finished this year inspired by the programs.
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Upcoming Events
RCPL will host the Quilters of Gee's Bend at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 2 at the Koger Center for the Arts in downtown Columbia. Hear from several of these endearing women as they share their personal stories and the history behind the art of their quilt making at this free event, open to families. More than 20 of the original, colorful quilts will also be on display at the Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., September 30 through November 14.
World Quilt Show, Florida Friday, November 12 - Sunday, November 13, 2010
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL www.worldquilt.com
Quilts from 10 countries on display Fabulous Merchants Mall Outstanding Exhibitions
Workshops & Lectures featuring a world renowned faculty Admission $12 (includes re-admit); $10 Sunday Only. Special Lodging Rate:West Palm Beach Marriott 561-833-1234 (be sure to mention the World Quilt Show when making reservations)
P.O. Box 50006 Columbia, SC 29250
http://devinequilters.blogspot.com/
September 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
Howdy to all, I love this time of year! Everywhere you look and go there are reminders that soon we will be awaiting summer's return next year. School supply time is so exciting for me, even though it has been many years since they were needed, I always have to fight the desire to stock up on notebooks, paper, pens and pencils. The pencils remind me not only of school, but of the scene in You've Got Mail, when he emails her that he would love to present her with a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils. How exciting would that be to receive that bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils! I would take my wonderful bouquet and color in the squares of the crisp clean, just out of the package never been crinkled graph paper and conjure forth the masterpieces of all quilts. Those were my thoughts yesterday as I stood looking out the kitchen window enjoying the fact that it was raining. I noticed a few stray yellow leaves from the sweetgum tree falling to the ground and shivered with the excitement of seasons changing. Then, the dog had to go out, and just in case opening the door didn't do the trick, one step outside brought me back to reality and the fact that summer still with us. The spell was broken and the daydream, although faded, is not forgotten.
Today I will spend a most awesome day piecing and quilting something fabulous, a baby quilt, for the first grandbaby of, one of my mom's dearest friends. I hope all of you are busy quilting or coloring away! See you soon, Lynn
Bring to the September 13 meeting: Regular first floor room 6p: social time 7-9p: meeting
Show and Tell
Remember your Secret Sister
Any finished charity quilts
Check for 2011 renewal: $24
For Children’s Garden: school supplies, paper, crayons, etc.
_________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us:
President First Vice President Second Vice President
Lynn Lucas Helen Brown Lynn Buske
957-7563 779-5917 808-6120
doozledo@windstream.net lbrown229@sc.rr.com LBuske@aol.com
Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor
Teresa Coolidge Libby Law Beth Karr
520-6524 782-8324 699-6577
TCoolidge@aol.com libbyplaw@mindspring.com nebulosa@sc.rr.com
Hospitality & Membership Charity Programs Immediate Past President
June McCaskill Mary Cross Margaret Caughman
438-5155 799-0073 808-2388
deviqui@aol.com Mcross1915@aol.com quiltedapron@aol.com
Programs
With Mary's quilt kits, last month's meeting was a great success and hopefully we will have at least 5 new quilt tops next month.
The September meeting was chosen to auction off the partially completed quilt top. Someone will go home with a heirloom quality quilt in the making, will it be you? The more you bid, the more money we raise for the guild.
We are also going to be shown some more secrets and techniques by our members. Beth Stewart-Ozark is going to show us how she uses that new shrink and puff technique. June is going to show her super easy pillow case technique and Bernadette is going to show us how different materials work. It should be a very informative meeting.
---Helen Brown
Love Goddess's Report on Charity Programs
I have four quilts for Epworth college students (females) Two more are being bound. Thank you all who helped make this a successful new program. A final report will be given at the September meeting.
If you took a charity quilt home to finish last month, please bring it to the next meeting if it's finished or if you need batting or backing fabric let me know at mcross1915@aol.com and I will bring to September meeting.
Let's not forget the little ones at Children's Garden. Remember them with quilts and this month include school supplies, paper, crayolas, etc.
Last but not least, quilts for the Breast Center are always needed.
---Mary
Minutes for August 2, 2010 Meeting
Meeting called to order by Lynn Lucas, President.
Minutes from the July 12, 2010 meeting approved.
No Old Business.
No New Business.
Visitor includes Kathy Allison.
August birthdays were announced.
Anita Bowen announced that there is a stash of fabric on the back table to anyone to take.
Helen Brown shared that Mary Cross was doing well after her illness.
Helen Brown announced the upcoming programs:
September meeting will be held the Monday after Labor Day. We will auction off the
“opportunity” quilt.
October meeting will have a presentation from Judy Twitty.
November is the presentation and voting of the insect challenge. The challenge fabric
is Fusions Prairie Fabric in green and is no longer available through the guild.
December meeting is the presentation of Crazy Quilts
Show and Tell.
Formal meeting was adjourned.
Sewing charity quilts commenced as the program.
Financial Report
August 8, 2010
Balance January 1, 2010 $ 3,137.04
Income to Date $ 1,600.95
Expenditure to Date $ 1,295.00
Balance $ 3,442.99
Membership/Hospitality
We look forward to having new faces each month. Please encourage visitors to come with you. They will experience first-hand what we do and the fun we have. If they join now the membership is prorated for the remainder of this year.
Members-- it isn’t too early to begin planning to renew for 2011. It would be great to have them all in by the December meeting. We’ll have renewal forms and Secret Sister forms at the meetings.
September birthdays: (that we know about):
Linda Vandiver - Sept 5. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Oh my… the Secret Sisters are having a great time and loving the surprises each month! Please remember your SS in some way each month and note the special dates in their lives. If you have any questions or concerns as a Secret Sister please feel free to contact me. ----June
Upcoming Meetings:
Oct 4th - Judy Twitty – Traditional Crazy Quilts
Nov 1st - Challenge “The Wonderful World of Insects” *
Dec 6th - Party and stocking making. Presentation: My Crazy Quilt – quilts
finished this year inspired by the programs.
Visitors
Our regular meeting is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Shandon Presbyterian Church at the corners of Blossom, Woodrow and Devine Streets in Columbia, SC. Use the entrance facing Devine Street and ask at the security desk for directions to Davis Hall on the first floor. Our membership is $24.00 per year and is prorated for new members.
Upcoming Events
RCPL will host the Quilters of Gee's Bend at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 2 at the Koger Center for the Arts in downtown Columbia. Hear from several of these endearing women as they share their personal stories and the history behind the art of their quilt making at this free event, open to families. More than 20 of the original, colorful quilts will also be on display at the Main Library, 1431 Assembly St., September 30 through November 14.
World Quilt Show, Florida Friday, November 12 - Sunday, November 13, 2010
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL www.worldquilt.com
Quilts from 10 countries on display Fabulous Merchants Mall Outstanding Exhibitions
Workshops & Lectures featuring a world renowned faculty Admission $12 (includes re-admit); $10 Sunday Only. Special Lodging Rate:West Palm Beach Marriott 561-833-1234 (be sure to mention the World Quilt Show when making reservations)
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